The Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has spoken, Ghana has spoken and the glory goes to none other than the 5 Star General, the smooth hitmaker with unmatched consistency, the man who stayed true to himself, Gregory Bortey Newman, aka King Promise.
In what will go down as one of the most memorable moments in Ghana’s music history, King Promise emerged as Artiste of the Year at the 25th anniversary edition of TGMAs.
This is a powerful win that marks the peak of an already stellar year for the Afrobeats sensation.
Prior to the most-anticipated night, the category has been a center of discussions, but King Promise has silenced all naysayers as he triumphs among tough contenders.
Beating out a strong and diverse list of nominees including Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, King Paluta, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, and Kweku Smoke, King Promise’s victory gives credence to the ‘when the time is right’ statement.
From headlining major stages across the world to releasing the critically acclaimed ‘True to Self’ album, which also won Album/EP of the Year, King Promise proved that consistency, versatility, and connection with fans are still the ingredients of greatness.
As he stepped up to receive the top honour of the night, an emotional King Promise dedicated the award to everyone who believed and paid tribute to his journey, one that began with silky vocals and a dream, and has now culminated in the highest recognition in Ghanaian music.
This year’s TGMA marked 25 years of celebrating Ghanaian music, and on this historic night, it felt fitting that the crown went to an artist who represents both the past decade of growth and the bright future ahead.
From Accra to the world, King Promise is no longer just a fan favourite, he’s officially the Artiste of the Year, and the face of Ghana’s sound on the global stage